“Making Mealtime Pleasant: Creating a Pleasant Atmosphere” By Lisa Davey, RN, MS Enjoying a meal is more than the taste of the food we eat. Historically humans worked together to gather and hunt for food. They relied on each other to get the food and then shared their meal. While we may not have to […]
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Nutrition for the Older Person
Meal planning should include the types and amounts of food to meet the nutritional needs of the client. How many calories do older adults need? A woman over 50 who is: Not physically active needs about 1600 calories a day A man over 50 who is: Not physically active needs about 2000 calories a day […]
10 Reasons for Loss of Appetite
10 Reasons for Loss of Appetite Lack of Exercise: Regular activity can boost a person’s appetite. Dehydration: This can be brought on by age related changes, medications or lack of interest, but dehydration can lead to dangerous conditions impeding a person’s ability to function appropriately. Lack of Routine: Eating around the same time each day helps […]